Mathematics Teacher​/Charles Page High School

Position Description

Position available for the  School Year

Position Title:
Mathematics Teacher

Location:
Sand Springs Public Schools

Charles Page High School

Reports to: Principal and/or other Supervisor (Ryan Bivin, Principal)

Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal

Qualifications:
Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Assigned Subject(s); K-12 Special Education, severe to profound

Job Goal: Provide exceptional instruction to assigned students while working within the district's established policies and procedures.

Classification: Exempt

Position Summary:

Create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education following each pupil's ability; and establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Duties:

• Teach mathematics to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Sand Springs Board of Education, and any other appropriate learning activities.

• Instruct pupils in citizenship and essential subject matter specified in the school district's state law and administrative regulations and procedures.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives.

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treat pupils with respect and dignity.

• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.

• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.

• Interacts with pupils, staff, and parents positively and professionally.

• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

• Establish rapport with pupils and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

• Supervise and monitor students during out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day, which may include but are not limited to (cafeteria duty, field trips, playground duty, hallway monitoring, etc.).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required):

• A bachelor's in education or a related field is required.

• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in subjects listed below or subjects or Alternative Teaching Certification approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, is required.

• Secondary Mathematics.

• Must possess an ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA - it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to…